Holašovice Holašovice Holašovice Český Krumlov Český Krumlov Český Krumlov Český Krumlov South Bohemian Region Český Krumlov Holašovice Český Krumlov Český Krumlov The labyrinth of narrow and mysterious medieval alleyways has grown within the grip of uncompromising rocky slopes, on a plain as large as the hand of a friendly giant. The Gothic town of alchemists and stonemasons, court jesters and proud aristocrats, crowned with a beautiful Renaissance castle complex – the largest in the Czech Republic after Prague Castle – is full of mysterious magic and secrets. The winding alleyways run from the charming square and are directed by the omnipresent Vltava River, winding its way through the town and criss-crossed by its many bridges. It is wonderful to lose yourself in the maze of proud Renaissance and Gothic houses, sombre monasteries and dignified churches, as there is a new surprise and a new secret around every corner. The town seems like a dream that changes with each journey. And if you get tired of being lost, take a seat in the revolving chateau theatre, walk through one of the city’s many galleries and museums, or board a boat and enjoy the views of the town from the river. Holašovice South Bohemia, a hospitable landscape of lakes and rivers, forests and meadows, water castles and splendid chateaux, historical towns and picturesque villages, a paradise for water-lovers and fishermen. Here, close to the town of České Budějovice, lies the most charming of all Czech villages, Holašovice. Standing in the centre of its spacious village green and looking at the houses and farmyards is like being transported into a fairy tale. The façades are gleaming white and the many round gables soothe your soul. You feel as if you are in a land of gingerbread houses covered in white icing. On the surface of the pond in the centre of Holašovice you can see a reflection of one of the best preserved groups of buildings constructed in the Rural Baroque style and protected by UNESCO – houses that for centuries have kept their original, medieval, and Baroque character. i map menu www Holašovice